10 Tips for a Stress-Free Gift Giving Season!

The holidays are upon me, and while deep down I know there is time, my heart is starting to race. Anxiety is setting in. Friends who are “done with their shopping” and Christmas cards already arriving are stressing me out. However! There is a however! I am determined to enjoy the holidays as much as I can, and […]

Create a Thanksgiving Tradition

It’s that time of year. If the idea of participating in another family discussion on who is hosting and who is bringing what leaves you less than enthused, maybe it’s time to develop some new Thanksgiving traditions. Here are some thanksgiving travel ideas that may have you reinventing how you spend your holiday season. Make Your Thanksgiving Magical in NYC […]

Hayrides For A Cause!

Spend some time with family, enjoy a hayride, and help support the people of Puerto Rico. This Saturday October 28th William’s Nursery on Springfield Avenue will be donating all of their hayride proceeds to Puerto Rico to the organization, PRxPR.org Hayrides are $5 per person, and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to PRxPR. […]

10+ Spooky, Fun (& Healthy) Halloween Treats

Treats don’t have to be all sugar. Here are 10 of our favorite Healthy Halloween Treats for class parties or a fun snack at home. Trust us Teachers and other parents will thank you.   1. Mini Caramel Apples This is the best caramel apple because it is bite sized and fun to make. It is so easy, […]

8 Great Halloween Events with Kids

There’s no shortage of family fun for the kids during the Halloween season. Why wear those cute costumes only once when there are 8 great places to show them off! Coventry Trick-or-Treat  •   Friday, October 27th  •  5:30 – 7:30 PM  Join us for candy, treats, and Halloween crafts from your favorite Coventry Village shops & […]

More Places Kids Love…and Parents Hate: The Sugar Factory.

Somehow I dodged the bullet on this one for awhile. But I finally was tricked into going to The Sugar Factory, a place that kids love…and most parents hate. The day started with my suggestions of a culturally-rich day of art hitting the Whitney. Little did I know, that the downtown Sugar Factory was across the street. […]

Spooky Walk

Getting the perfect costume can be very time consuming.  It is such a shame to only wear it for that one party or trick or treating so why not spend an evening in your costume on a spooky walk?  When my kids were younger (and still let me join them!) one of my favorite things […]

Make Yourself Your Newest Hobby

Being a mom is one of the most rewarding jobs that exist.  The time that I spent with my babies were some of the most magical years of my life.  I watched my kids grow and become actual people I wanted to be around.  Today they are 15 and 18 and are beginning to flourish […]